Tag: Doctoral Students

Royal Society Fellowships 2026 Full List

Schemes opening in 2026

Scheme Open date Close date Decision
Royal Society Wolfson Fellowship 7 January 2026 4 March 2026 July 2026
Royal Society Wolfson Visiting Fellowship 7 January 2026 4 March 2026 July 2026
International Exchanges Global Round 1 15 January 2026 18 March 2026 June 2026
JSPS Postdoctoral Fellowship 15 January 2026 18 March 2026 July 2026
Newton International Fellowships 15 January 2026 11 March 2026 August 2026
Research Grants 29 January 2026 26 March 2026 July 2026
Industry Fellowships 4 February 2026 1 April 2026 July 2026
Short Industry Fellowships 2 April 2026 28 May 2026 July 2026
Kan Tong Po Visiting Fellowships 9 April 2026 4 June 2026 October 2026
Royal Society Wolfson Fellowship 6 May 2026 1 July 2026 November 2026
Royal Society Wolfson Visiting Fellowship 6 May 2026 1 July 2026 November 2026
University Research Fellowship 14 July 2026 9 September 2026 May 2027
Industry Fellowships 22 July 2026 16 September 2026 March 2027
Short Industry Fellowships 12 August 2026 7 October 2026 December 2026
Dorothy Hodgkin Fellowship 1 September 2026 28 October 2026 July 2027
Faraday Discovery Fellowships – Stage 1 August 2026 September 2026 November 2026
Leverhulme Trust Senior Research Fellowships September 2026 November 2026 April 2027
Career Development Fellowships 22 September 2026 18 November 2026 June 2027
Faraday Discovery Fellowships – Stage 2 December 2026 February 2027 July 2027

JSPS Postdoctoral Fellowship for STEM subjects (Apply by 18 March 2026)

JSPS Postdoctoral Fellowship for STEM subjects

Application Deadline: Wednesday 18th March 2026

Fellowships are expected to commence between 1 September to 30 November 2026.

Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) is the leading research funding agency in Japan, established by the Japanese Government for the purpose of contributing to the advancement of science. Our Postdoctoral Fellowship for Foreign Researchers (Standard) provides the opportunity for researchers based outside of Japan to conduct collaborative research activities with leading research groups at Japanese universities and research institutions for visits of between 12 to 24 months.

Eligible applicants should be a UK resident and currently based at a UK university or research institution. The applicant needs to have finished their PhD at the time of applying to start their fellowship in Japan or have obtained their PhD on or after 2nd April 2020.

Eligible research fields must be within the remit of natural and physical sciences, which includes but is not limited to biological research, chemistry, engineering, mathematics and physics.

Funds can cover:

  1. round-trip air ticket
  2. monthly maintenance allowance of 362,000 JPY
  3. settling-in allowance of 200,000 JPY
  4. overseas travel insurance (medical only)
  5. a research grant, “Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research” (Grant-in-Aid for JSPS Research Fellow), is available to cover cooperative research-related expenses. An application for this grant is made by the Japanese host researcher through their institution.

Please note that the duration of the fellowship may not be divided into multiple stays.

Applications for this fellowship should be submitted to The Royal Society as our nominating authority. Please visit this web page for further information:

https://royalsociety.org/grants-schemes-awards/grants/jsps-postdoctoral/

Culture Evening 2026: Connecting communities through culture (19 Feb 2026)

Join us on Thursday 19 February at Imperial’s inaugural Culture Evening as students compete for a £250 cash prize.

Part of Imperial Connect, the evening brings together the Imperial community for a showcase of student performances celebrating diversity of cultures through dance, music, and storytelling.

Whether you come to meet other Imperial students, discover new art forms, or simply enjoy an evening of inspiring performances, there is something for everyone.

Grab your ticket now 👉https://link.dice.fm/Zfd3db619a4d.

Upcoming Enterprise Lab Events (11 Feb, 23 Feb & 18 March 2026)

How To Navigate Startup Law: From Contracts to Capital

Legal mistakes can quietly kill a startup. Join How To Navigate Startup Law: From Contracts to Capital on Wed 11 Feb, 1-2:30 PM (online) to get practical guidance from Michel Mores on founders’ agreements, data protection and UK GDPR, visa issues, investment legals, SEIS and legal due diligence so you can protect your venture and make confident decisions as you grow.

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Managing Intellectual Property as an Entrepreneur

Got an innovation or startup idea or research, and want to make sure you actually own it? Join Managing Intellectual Property as an Entrepreneur on Mon 23 Feb, 6-7:30 PM at Imperial College Business School to learn the limits of legal protection, how to use IP as a competitive advantage and what good IP management looks like for early-stage founders, researchers and innovators.

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How To: Design Entrepreneurial Experiments

Have an idea but not sure if it could become a viable, investable venture? Join How To: Design Entrepreneurial Experiments on Wed 18 March, 12-1:30 PM at the Enterprise Lab to learn how to turn assumptions into evidence using lean, real-world experiments and tools like the BET Cycle and Evidence Ladder so you can de-risk your idea before you invest serious time and money.

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Further Enterprise Lab Events

Imperial Fungal Science Network Seminar – In-person or Online (Thu 19th February 2026)

Full details and meeting link: Imperial Fungal Science Network – Seminar Series 2026/ECR Talks

Event Details: Imperial Fungal Science Network | Seminar Series | ECR Talks

We warmly invite you to attend the Imperial Fungal Science Network Seminar on

🗓️ Thursday 19th February, 12:00 – 13:00

📍 G47 Flowers Building, South Kensington Campus, Armstrong Road, London SW7 2AZ  3A on map

in-person (walk in; refreshments from 11:30am)
or online (via Teams)

no registration required

AI-Enhanced Storytelling for Impactful Presentations (05, 12, 19, 26 March & 9 April 2026)

Engage with Imperial academics live online: 5, 12, 19, 26 March & 9 April 2026

Discover how Artificial Intelligence can revolutionise your storytelling approach. This masterclass provides a comprehensive, hands-on exploration of how AI tools can transform the way you create, communicate, and evaluate powerful narratives.

Key Topics Covered

  • The role of AI in storytelling
  • Audience identification and persona development
  • Crafting compelling narratives with AI
  • Innovative problem-solving using AI
  • Communicating insights and key messages
  • Evaluating storytelling outcomes with AI
  • Collaborative storytelling with AI
  • Ethical considerations in AI storytelling
  • Presenting to peers and stakeholders (Capstone activity)

For more information about the course, fees and how to register, please click on the following link.

Good Science Project Events (Spring Term 2026)

All members of the ECRI community are invited to the upcoming Good Science Project events.

  • Friday Forum January 23rd, 12:20-14:00, SAFB 121

    ‘Security Science and Research Culture: Protecting What we Care About’.

    Chaired by Professor Mary Ryan CBE, Vice-Provost (Research and Enterprise). We will be debating the ways increased security spending will influence university research, and we have an eminent panel joining us. Friday Forums are congenial and edifying in-person discussions, with lunch included, where for a short hour we can step back from our busy lives, consider new perspectives, and meet colleagues from outside our normal circle.

    Book your spot here

  • Premiere screening of animated film ‘I Scientist’, February 4th, 18:00, Huxley 311.

    Made by Imperial early career researchers under the tuition of Good Science Project animator-in-residence Litza Jansz. Highly recommended to those of you interested in science communication, and the art-science interface. The event includes a screening, a panel discussion with the Imperial film makers, and a reception.

    Book your spot here

  • Friday Forum – February 27th,12:20-14:00, SAFB 121.

    ‘Humanising Robotics: Can Machines Support a Life Well-Lived’.

    Chaired by Dr Nejra Van Zalk, Dyson School of Design Engineering.

    Book your spot here

  • Good Science Project research culture conference – April 16th

    On April 16th, we have our third Good Science Project research culture conference, this year called Failure in Science. It is co-convened by Professor Mary Ryan, our Vice-Provost and Dr Magdalena Skipper, editor of Nature, and will explore the many ways failure is part of the life of science and has aspects that are both personal and institutional. We will be considering the necessity of failure in science, and also the politics and the injustices of failure. Part of the day will include a scripted presentation by six early career researchers.

    If you would like to help with this, be involved in writing the script, please contact Stephen Webster direct.

CfAE Guided Activity Sessions on Speaking Skills (Spring Term 2026)

Are you coming up to an assessed presentation? Are you keen to work on your public speaking skills? Do you want to improve your ability to interact in seminars?

Whether you’re an undergraduate or a postgraduate, our guided activity sessions for speaking can help you achieve success on your academic journey and beyond. Sessions are designed to give you the space and opportunity to prepare and rehearse for both everyday and high-stakes activities here at Imperial. Each session includes input tailored to academic STEMM settings and structured practice opportunities. There will be expert feedback and peer review to help you hone your skills.

The live, 50-minute, interactive sessions are held at different times and on different days throughout term, so you can access what you need, when you need it. We offer both on-campus and online options; check out the schedule. You can do as many as you like.

Imperial Tech Trip to Israel | 23–30 March 2026

Join the Israeli Society for a 7-day all-inclusive Tech Trip to Israel, exploring the Start-Up Nation up close.

🔹 Visits to leading tech companies & startups (Google, Nvidia, Mobileye)

🔹 Meet founders, engineers, and researchers 🔹 Experience Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, culture, history, nightlife — and lots of hummus

💷 £500 all included! (flights, hotels, meals, transport, visits)

📅 23–30 March 2026

Spaces are limited — sign up here: 👉https://forms.microsoft.com/e/ZVHHWLSWAj

Questions? Email us at israelis@ic.ac.uk

Click here to Sign Up

British Federation of Women Graduates Research Presentations Day (apply by 28 Match)

The Research Presentations Day is when BFWG invites doctoral students to present their research to a general, i.e. not subject specialist, audience.

  • Are you a woman doctoral student?
  • Do you have research you would like to present to a discerning audience – and have the chance of winning a small prize of £150 for the best presentation?
  • Or would you like to join with us, just to meet and listen to other postgraduate women students presenting their research?

Our Research Presentations Day (RPD) offers these opportunities. Past attendees, both presenters and audience, have found the Day thoroughly enjoyable and helpful in developing presentation skills.

The day will also involve an introduction to the 2025 BFWG Scholarship Fund Academic Award winners.

If you think you would like to submit an abstract, please look at BFWG webpages www.bfwg.org.uk or contact rpd@bfwg.org.uk for further details. Closing date for applications: 28th March 2026, 9am.

All – students, academics, anyone else interested (not just women!) – are welcome to attend as audience. Lunch is included and there is a door charge of £10 but no charge for bona fide students whether attending as presenters or as audience.  Please notify rpd@bfwg.org.uk by 7th May 2026 if attending.